Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County

Putting knowledge to work in Ulster County, New York.

A Master Gardener Volunteer in a demonstration garden.
A CCE Ulster Master Gardener Volunteer works in the demonstration garden at SUNY Ulster.

Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.

What's Happening at CCE Ulster

Events

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Fall is the best time to plant perennials, trees and shrubs! The Master Gardener Program will be holding its Annual Plant Sale, a fundraiser for the Demonstration Gardens and Meadow, on Saturday, September 19th.

The Plant Sale will offer an array of plants from the Demonstration Gardens, plus perennials, shrubs, trees and even houseplants grown by the Master Gardeners! 

Cash or check accepted.

Events

4-H Fall Fest

The annual 4-H Fall Fest is coming up on October 10th! 

Join us at the Ulster County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see if 4-H is the right fit for your family by exploring what our 4-H program has to offer! This free event will allow you the opportunity to meet with our club members and volunteers through one-on-one conversations, interactive activities, and meet animals raised by 4-H youth, all while enjoying a delicious 4-H milkshake from our Milkshake Booth!

4 Master Gardeners stand holding various plants, wearing Master Gardener shirts and aprons, in the demonstration garden.
A young 4-H youth with her small black and white rabbit on a table in front of her.

Events

A Master Gardener sits amongst tall grasses during a program at the Demonstration Garden in Fall 2025.

Workshop

Perennial Division Workshop
Learn how to successfully divide perennials and ornamental grasses at our Perennial Division workshop. Go home with a few great new plants for your very own garden! Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEUC) Master Gardeners...
  • Gardening

Workshop

Pine Hill Community Center Cooking Workshop
Come join a free cooking workshop at the Pine Hill Community Center on Friday, September 25th. Together we'll prepare a sheet pan meal that is easy to make and freezes well for leftovers. This workshop focuses on food-as-medicine for those...
  • Nutrition
  • Nutrition, Food Safety and Security
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Our Mission

Since 1913, Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (CCEUC) has responded to the needs of local residents with unbiased, research-based information, tools and education that people have come to depend on and trust. Our programs are developed in direct response to community input, and are based on the most current information available from Cornell and other Land Grant universities from across the nation.

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Cornell Cooperative Extension Ulster County (EIN 14-6036893) is a charitable organization under section 501(c)3 of the federal tax code.

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Location

232 Plaza Road, Kingston, NY 12401

Contact

Phone: 845-340-3990
Email: ulster@cornell.edu

Hours

Monday — Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note: Office hours may vary due to holiday calendar.

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